Observed arrival · 2026-10-25
Jazzhole Lagos, a Lagos archive of African sound
A record shop and music archive presenting African and Afro-diasporic music through a catalogue, small-batch merchandise, and a journal.
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- African and Afro-diasporic music listeners and record collectors
- Worth noticing
- The archive names Sakara and Apala alongside Highlife, Afro Funk, Jùjú, jazz, and Afrobeat.
Field notes
The homepage dates the project to 1991 and identifies Olakunle Tejuoso as the person whose vision shaped its growth from a record shop into a cultural institution. Its catalogue spans vinyl, CDs, and digital releases; listed styles include Sakara, Apala, Highlife, Afro Funk, and Jùjú. The site also points visitors to a physical shop at 168 Awolowo Road in Ikoyi, plus a journal of stories and mixes.
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